Level 1 - Theory

Question 1

What is the centerline?

Answer 1

The center line in wing chun is the line that marks the middle between our left and right side, as well as the most direct line between ourselves and our opponent. Gaining position of the centerline ensures dominance.

Question 2

What are the 6 gates?

Answer 2

The gates define the body by sections; high, middle, low and left, right, center.

Question 3

What is Yin & Yang?

Answer 3

Balance on all levels. Emotional, physical, and spiritual. Yin is the passive, negative force and yang is the active, positive force.

Question 4

What does Loi Lao Hoi Sung mean?

Answer 4

‘stay with what comes, send off what goes’

‘detain what arrives, escort what is removed’

Question 5

What does Lut Sao Jik Jong mean?

Answer 5

‘the free hand charges straight forward’

Question 6

Describe triangle structures.

Answer 6

All powerful hand positions, elbow positions and leg positions are of a boat through water. Strong, stable, load bearing, penetrating structure.

Question 7

What does Lin Sil Dai Bar mean?

Answer 7

Let your offense be your defense. Block and attack together.

Question 8

Name 9 trapping techniques.

Answer 8

Tan dar, Lap dar, Pak dar, Gum dar, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?